Gaillardia aristata

Common Blanketflower

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Common Name:

Common Blanketflower

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

65 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Common Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) - Description

G. aristata is the parent of the popular hybrid G. X grandiflora. It bears flower heads that can grow to 4 inches wide and are yellow to red.

Common Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) - Blooming

Deadheading encourages repeat blooming. They attract butterflies.

Common Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) - Growth

Gaillardia grows best in open, sunny places. Mulch around the plants with organic compost, but not within 3" in spring or at planting.

Common Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) - Planting

Propagate by division, by stem cuttings taken in early summer, or by root cuttings taken in winter. Sow seeds of annual Gaillardias indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, or sow outdoors after last frost. Just press the seeds into the soil surface. Plant 9-12" apart.

Common Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) - Pest

Slugs and snails. Other problems include rust, powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spots, and white smut.

Common Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) - Interesting facts

Blanket flowers are named after a Native American legend, where a blanket maker is blessed with an ever-blooming blanket of flowers over his grave, rivaling the blankets he made in life.